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Public land and parish rules near New Llano, Louisiana
Hunting out of New Llano, Louisiana: nearby public land with acreage and permits, Vernon Parish zones and limits, the 2026-27 calendar and businesses that take a deer.
Photo: Photographed on Kisatchie National Forest, 2.1 mi from New Llano. US Forest Service – Southern Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Vernon Parish counts New Llano among its communities, with parish offices in Leesville. Hunters heading for Fort Polk-Vernon WMA can stay in New Llano, 2.0 miles from the boundary. New Llano logged 2,064 residents in the 2024 Census population series. About 53,975 public acres lie within a 10-mile radius of New Llano, split among 4 areas. Closest ground of any kind for New Llano: Fort Polk-Vernon WMA, with the boundary 2.0 miles out of New Llano. Count every area out to 25 miles and New Llano has 5 choices on some 306,706 acres of public ground. Vernon Parish carries roughly 265,032 public acres in all (219,351 acres of LDWF WMA land and 86,038 acres of Kisatchie National Forest).
Town point and land area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer, population from the Census Vintage 2024 estimates; public acreage and boundary miles within 10 and 25 miles are a GIS measure over the LDWF WMA layer and USFS, USFWS, Corps and NPS boundaries (places.json; area counts are within 25 miles). LDWF field office from the LDWF Contact Us page. Checked November 4, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around New Llano
The LDWF area nearest New Llano: Fort Polk-Vernon WMA
The WMA schedule that matters most for New Llano belongs to Fort Polk-Vernon WMA, 2.0 miles off. In LDWF's words, "Fort Polk-Vernon WMA" On the hunting, LDWF says: "Game species available for hunting include deer, squirrel, quail, woodcock, dove, rabbit, and turkey." Watch the LDWF lottery windows if you want a drawn hunt on Fort Polk-Vernon WMA. Among the area rules: "All or portions of the area may be closed daily due to military activities."
| Season | Dates and rules |
|---|---|
| Physically Challenged Wheelchair-Confined Deer Hunting Area | Access restricted. Check WMA map for location and call Lake Charles or Baton Rouge offices for details and applications. Hunting by … |
| Deer Archery (either-sex) | Sept 19-Jan 15. Special Archery regulations apply to Archery Only Areas, check locally at Building 2396, 22nd Street, Fort Polk. On … |
| Deer Firearms (either-sex) | Oct 31-Nov 1 and Nov 29, self-clearing permit. Nov 27-28, mandatory deer check. |
| Deer Firearms (bucks only) | Nov 2-26 and Dec 12-Jan 1 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex) | Oct 10-16, self-clearing permit. |
| Turkey | April 3-May 2 |
| Turkey Youth Lottery | March 27. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hunts to apply online. |
| Small Game and Waterfowl | Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 12 noon, and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct 31-Nov 1 and Nov 27-29 and EXCEPT CLOSED to squirrel … |
| Feral Hogs | May be taken by properly licensed hunters from Sept 19-Jan 1. Hunters may hunt feral hogs with shotguns loaded with buckshot or slugs … |
From the LDWF area page and the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations; managed-hunt deer from the LDWF deer report 2024-25. Checked November 4, 2026.
Public ground around New Llano, ranked
Rows run by nearest boundary, then by miles to the mapped centre; each land page carries the schedule, contacts and zones.
| Public land | Miles | Kind | Run by | Way in | Acres | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Polk-Vernon WMA core | 2.0 mi E | Military WMA | LDWF | WMA permits, closures | 105,545 | Lottery hunts |
| Kisatchie National Forest | 2.1 mi NE | National forest | USFS | Forest-wide | 607,483 | – |
| Clear Creek WMA | 7.9 mi SW | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 52,559 | Lottery hunts |
| Fort Polk North WMA | 8.8 mi N | Military WMA | LDWF | WMA permits, closures | 74,309 | Lottery hunts |
| Walnut Hill WMA | 12 mi NE | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 595 | Acreage varies |
| Kisatchie Kisatchie Ranger District | 27 mi N | Ranger district | USFS | Forest-wide | 102,489 | – |
| West Bay WMA | 36 mi SE | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 59,189 | Lottery hunts |
| Kisatchie Calcasieu Ranger District | 36 mi E | Ranger district | USFS | Forest-wide | 183,020 | Dove fields |
| Sabine WMA | 38 mi NW | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 7,571 | Lottery hunts |
| Red River NWR | 40 mi NE | Wildlife refuge | USFWS | Refuge hunt areas | 18,440 | – |
| Flatwoods Savanna WMA | 45 mi S | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 426 | – |
| Marsh Bayou WMA | 45 mi SE | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 655 | – |
| Alexander State Forest WMA | 47 mi E | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 8,158 | Lottery hunts |
| Elbow Slough WMA | 56 mi E | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 160 | Lottery hunts |
Of the ground within 25 miles of New Llano, Fort Polk-Vernon WMA covers the most, at 105,545 acres by the managing agency. By kind, the 25-mile ring holds 4 LDWF-managed areas and 1 federal area. Waterfowl hunting on Fort Polk-Vernon WMA stops at noon this season, like every WMA except Atchafalaya Delta and Pass-a-Loutre. Kisatchie National Forest follows the Louisiana seasons plus Forest Service limits on stands, dogs and roads.
New Llano: six nearest tracts in a line each
- Fort Polk-Vernon WMA: 105,545 acres; located in Vernon; species: deer, turkey, waterfowl, feral hog, squirrel
- Kisatchie National Forest: 607,483 acres; parish: Grant, Natchitoches, Winn, Rapides; open for deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail
- Clear Creek WMA: 52,559 acres; located in Vernon; species: deer, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit; managed-hunt deer 2024: 95 (printable map)
- Fort Polk North WMA: 74,309 acres; lies in Natchitoches, Sabine, Vernon; open for deer, turkey, waterfowl, feral hog, squirrel
- Walnut Hill WMA: 595 acres; located in Vernon; game: deer, turkey, rabbit, woodcock (area map PDF)
- Kisatchie Kisatchie Ranger District: 102,489 acres; lies in Natchitoches; open for deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail
Lands from LDWF area pages and the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations, 50 CFR 32.37, USFS, NPS and Corps records (lands.json; each land page cites its own source); 2024 managed-hunt deer from the LDWF deer report 2024-25. Boundary miles from places.json, other miles to each mapped centre. WMA permits from the LDWF license list and WMA rules. Checked November 4, 2026.
New Llano dates from teal to spring turkey
Louisiana sets deer dates by Deer Area, and Vernon Parish falls in Deer Area 3 and Deer Area 2; each area has its own archery, primitive, still-hunt and dog segments. The 60 rows below come from the LDWF pamphlet.
| Game | Weapon or split | Area or zone | Opening | Closing | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | CWD zone archery | Area 2 | Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Area 2 | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth and veterans | Area 2 | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Firearms | Area 2 | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Still-hunt firearms | Area 2 | Oct 31, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, dogs allowed | Area 2 | Dec 10, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Firearms | Area 2 | Jan 18, 2027 | Jan 24, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Area 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth and veterans | Area 3 | Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Firearms | Area 3 | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Still-hunt firearms | Area 3 | Oct 17, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, dogs allowed | Area 3 | Nov 30, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Firearms | Area 3 | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Challenged hunters | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Lottery permit hunt | Bear Area 6 | Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth and challenged | Turkey A, B, C | Mar 26, 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring | Turkey Area A | Apr 3, 2027 | May 2, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Night take, private land | Private land | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Year-round, daylight | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Alligator | Recreational lottery | Zones A-H | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Squirrels | Youth (private lands only) | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Squirrels | Fall | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Spring | Statewide | May 1, 2027 | May 23, 2027 | |
| Rabbits | Season | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Quail | Season | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Season | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Doves | Segment 1 | North zone | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 2 | North zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 3 | North zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | |
| Teal | September teal | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Whistling ducks | Special season | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Youth and veteran day | West zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Split 1 | West zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Split 2 | West zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | |
| Ducks and coots | Youth and veteran day | West zone | Jan 30, 2027 | Jan 30, 2027 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Regular season | West zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Conservation Order | West zone | Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Regular season | West zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Conservation Order | West zone | Feb 8, 2027 | Mar 7, 2027 | |
| Specklebellies | Regular season | West zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Specklebellies | Regular season | West zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | |
| Canada geese | Regular season | West zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Canada geese | Regular season | West zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | |
| King and clapper rails | Season | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| King and clapper rails | Season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | |
| Sora and Virginia rails | Season | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Sora and Virginia rails | Season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | |
| Gallinules | Season | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Gallinules | Season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | |
| Snipe | Season | Statewide | Oct 31, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Snipe | Season | Statewide | Jan 25, 2027 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Season | Statewide | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Crows | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Year-round, daylight | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Armadillo | Year-round, daylight | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Nutria | Recreational hunting | Private land | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Year-round hunting | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Year-round, day and night | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Year-round, day and night | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Foxes (chase) | Chase only (hunting) | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 |
From the LDWF seasons and regulations and the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries), checked November 4, 2026.
Vernon Parish and neighbouring rules from New Llano
Rules are set per parish and per area, and land near New Llano can sit across a parish line, so each parish with nearby public land gets a row.
| Parish | Area for deer | Bag (ant./antl.) | Turkey | Bear Area | Duck zone | Doves | CWD | Alligator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Parish home parish | 3,2 | 6 (3/4) | Area A | 6 | West | North | – | C |
| Grant Parish | 2,1 | 6 (3/4); 6 (2/5) | Area A | 6 | West and East | North | – | C |
| Natchitoches Parish | 2 | 6 (3/4) | Area A | 6 | West | North | – | C |
| Winn Parish | 2 | 6 (3/4) | Area A | 6 | West and East | North | – | C |
| Rapides Parish | 2,1,6,3 | 6 (3/4); 6 (2/5) | Area A | 6 | West and East | North | – | C |
Deer dates change inside Vernon Parish: the GIS overlay shows Area 3 about 70%, Area 2 about 30%, and the boundary roads and rivers decide which applies. (Deer Area 3, Deer Area 2; LDWF map.) The firearms still-hunt segment for Deer Area 3 is October 17 to November 29, 2026 and the season with or without dogs November 30 to January 3, 2027. Kids and veterans get September 26 to October 2 on private land in Deer Area 3. Per area, the season caps read Area 3: 6 deer, no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless; Area 2: 6 deer, no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless. Vernon Parish is turkey country under Turkey Area A (Area A April 3 to May 2); youth and physically challenged hunters get March 26-28. Vernon Parish lies in Bear Area 6 for the lottery bear hunt, December 5 to 20, 2026 (Area 6: 2 general permits). (Bear Area 6) For ducks, Vernon Parish sits in the West zone; the regular splits are West zone November 14 to December 6 and December 19 to January 24. The dove calendar for Vernon Parish reads North: September 5-27, October 10-November 15, December 19-January 17. Vernon Parish lies in Recreational Alligator Zone C.
Deer Areas, limits and dates from the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations (LDWF map); GIS shares from the LDWF DeerManagementAreas layer; turkey from LDWF, bear from LDWF, ducks and doves from LDWF, CWD from LDWF, alligator zones from LDWF. Checked November 4, 2026.
New Llano deer processors, taxidermists and shops
Deer processors come from the LDWF processor map layer, the Hunters for the Hungry list and directory listings; preserves partly from the LDWF preserve list. Donated deer from New Llano can go to Unruh Processing (19 mi), on the Hunters for the Hungry list. Watson's Taxidermy of Leesville, 7.9 mi out, heads the taxidermy list for New Llano. Short on shells? Max's Gun Repair LLC in Leesville is 2.6 mi away. Deer processors with an address inside 35 miles of New Llano: 2.
| Kind | Listings 15 mi | Listings 35 mi | Nearest business | Away | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer processing | 0 | 2 | Unruh Processing | 19 mi S | DeRidder |
| Taxidermy studios | 1 | 3 | Watson's Taxidermy | 7.9 mi W | Leesville |
| Gear shops | 2 | 10 | Max's Gun Repair LLC | 2.6 mi N | Leesville |
| Preserves and guides | 0 | 0 | Wide Open Outfitters | 46 mi N | Natchitoches |
Deer processing
Taxidermy studios
Gear shops
Preserves and guides
Processors from the LDWF deer processor and Hunters for the Hungry map layers, the Hunters for the Hungry list and Yellow Pages; preserves from the LDWF preserve list and Yellow Pages; taxidermists and shops from Yellow Pages and store locators (services.json). Listings without coordinates are placed at their town. Checked November 4, 2026; hours were not checked.
Enforcement agents and LDWF staff near New Llano
Nearest LDWF door for New Llano: the LDWF Pineville Field Office in Pineville, roughly 52 miles away. The LDWF Lake Charles Field Office covers Vernon Parish for biologists and WMA staff. Enforcement Region 3 (Pineville) covers Vernon Parish under Captain John Volentine.
LDWF office, Pineville
Lake Charles LDWF office
Offices and field office parish lists from the LDWF Contact Us page, enforcement regions and captains from LDWF local law enforcement contacts (counties.json, services.json). Checked November 4, 2026.
Dates within reach of New Llano
Within about 30 miles, soonest first: 6 dates still ahead (LDWF general lottery, LDWF youth lottery and hunter education course). Checked November 3, 2026. 4 rows are WMA lottery hunts: draw first, hunt second.
On the way
| Date | Title | Away | Location | Sign-up or details | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11–12, 2026 | LDWF Hunter Education Course – Leesville · hunter education course | 3 | Leesville Fairgrounds- Exhibit Building | Register | Source |
| Jan 22–23, 2027 | LDWF Hunter Education Course – Leesville · hunter education course | 3 | Leesville Fairgrounds- Exhibit Building | Register | Source |
| Mar 26–27, 2027 | Clear Creek WMA youth turkey lottery | 13 | Apply | Source | |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Fort Polk North WMA youth turkey lottery | 15 | Apply | Source | |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Fort Polk-Vernon WMA youth turkey lottery | 12 | Apply | Source | |
| Apr 3–11, 2027 | Clear Creek WMA general turkey lottery | 13 | Apply | Source |
New Llano: closest lines for a rifle zero
Fort Johnson MWR Shooting Complex (Fort Polk Recreational) tops the New Llano list at 5 miles.
Woodworth Shooting Range is the nearest LDWF range, roughly 47 miles out. Details
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 4, 2026.
What hunters take in Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish ranked 2nd among Louisiana parishes for reported deer harvest in 2024-25, with 5,896 deer. Back in 2022-23 the count was 5,563. LDWF's 2026 map shows 268 turkeys for Vernon Parish.
Deer from the LDWF deer report 2024-25 and 2022-23; turkey from the LDWF 2026 turkey report (map figure); CWD from LDWF. Checked November 4, 2026.
New Llano legal hours
Deer, bear, turkey, squirrels, rabbits and other quadrupeds may be hunted from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset; ducks, geese and doves stop at sunset.
| Date | Why it matters | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer window | Duck window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Area 3 archery opens | 6:58 a.m. | 7:15 p.m. | 6:28 a.m.–7:45 p.m. | 6:28 a.m.–7:15 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Area 3 gun opens | 7:16 a.m. | 6:40 p.m. | 6:46 a.m.–7:10 p.m. | 6:46 a.m.–6:40 p.m. |
| Nov 14, 2026 | West zone ducks open | 6:39 a.m. | 5:16 p.m. | 6:09 a.m.–5:46 p.m. | 6:09 a.m.–5:16 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Area 3 dog season | 6:52 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 6:22 a.m.–5:41 p.m. | 6:22 a.m.–5:11 p.m. |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Bear lottery hunt opens | 6:56 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 6:26 a.m.–5:41 p.m. | 6:26 a.m.–5:11 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:07 a.m. | 5:14 p.m. | 6:37 a.m.–5:44 p.m. | 6:37 a.m.–5:14 p.m. |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Spring turkey opens | 7:00 a.m. | 7:33 p.m. | 6:30 a.m.–8:03 p.m. | 6:30 a.m.–7:33 p.m. |
Hours rules from the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations and La. R.S. 56:116.1; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location with the NOAA solar formula (Central Time); checked November 4, 2026. Legal hours for every parish.
New Llano hunters ask
When must the tag go on a deer near New Llano?
Before the deer is moved.
Where can a deer from near New Llano be cut and wrapped?
Unruh Processing in DeRidder, the closest listing at 19 mi.
Who leads the enforcement agents in Vernon Parish?
John Volentine, the Region 3 captain.
Where else can I stay when hunting out of New Llano?
Leesville, Fort Polk South, Fort Polk North and Anacoco, each with its own page.
Which public tract lies nearest the New Llano town centre?
The table starts with Fort Polk-Vernon WMA, with the boundary 2.0 miles out of New Llano. Behind it on the list: Kisatchie National Forest, with the boundary 2.1 miles out of New Llano.
Is New Llano well placed for hunting WMAs and refuges?
Fairly: about 53,975 acres within 10 miles and about 306,706 within 25.
What is the deer season limit for New Llano hunters?
Season limits: Area 3, 6 deer, no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless; Area 2, 6 deer, no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless.
What is legal light on the New Llano gun opener?
From 6:46 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., worked out for New Llano.
What is the earliest entry time on a WMA near New Llano?
4 a.m.
What is the gobbler limit near New Llano?
Two gobblers a season.
What duck zone is New Llano in?
The West zone.
What are the bear season dates near New Llano?
December 5-20, 2026.
Must deer hunters near New Llano wear hunter orange?
Yes. Anyone hunting during firearm deer seasons with buckshot, slugs, a primitive firearm or a centerfire gun shows 400 square inches of orange or blaze pink.
Answers from places.json, lands.json, counties.json, services.json and the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations; tagging from LDWF, hunter orange from LDWF, baiting from LDWF, WMA permits from the LDWF license list, CWD from LDWF. Checked November 4, 2026.
Last checks, New Llano
LDWF can change dates and area rules by emergency declaration; open the Vernon Parish page and wlf.louisiana.gov once more before the trip.
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